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Atlanta Falcons: Week 14 NFL Power Rankings (#4)

Found December 06, 2012 on The Football Fan Spot: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dunta Robinson,  Robert McClain,  John Abraham,  Jonathan Babineaux
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
Last week: 6 (+2) Record: 11-1 Net points per drive: 0.64 (4th) DVOA: 6.3% (10th) Weighted DVOA: 2.1% (14th) Studs RB Michael Turner: Rushed for 83 yards (60 yards after contact) and a touchdown on 12 attempts, 5 broken tackles, 1 fumble, caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 1 attempt LT Sam Baker: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 34 pass block snaps, run blocked for 17 yards on 2 attempts CB Dunta Robinson: Allowed 6 catches for 26 yards on 9 attempts, 6 solo tackles, 3 stops CB Chris Owens: Allowed 3 catches for 35 yards on 8 attempts, 2 pass deflections, 3 solo tackles, 1 missed tackle CB Robert McClain: Allowed 5 catches for 39 yards on 7 attempts, 2 pass deflections, 8 solo tackles, 2 stops, 1 missed tackles SS William Moore: Allowed 1 catch for 29 yards on 3 attempts, 2 interceptions, 10 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops RE John Abraham: 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 6 quarterback hurries on 40 pass rush snaps, 2 batted passes, 1 penalty, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop P Matt Bosher: 6 punts for...
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